Judges 20:47

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“But 600 men turned and fled into the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon, where they stayed four months.”

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BSBPD

“But 600 men turned and fled into the wilderness to the rock of Rimmon, where they stayed four months.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“But six hundred men turned and fled to the wilderness unto the rock Rimmon, and abode in the rock Rimmon four months.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“But six hundred men turned and fled toward the wilderness unto the rock of Rimmon, and abode in the rock of Rimmon four months.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and there turn and flee into the wilderness, unto the rock of Rimmon six hundred men, and they dwell in the rock Rimmon four months.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Judges 20:47 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Judges 21:13Then the whole congregation sent a message of peace to the Benjamites who were at the rock of Rimmon.
  2. Psalms 103:9He will not always accuse us, nor harbor His anger forever.
  3. Isaiah 1:9Unless the LORD of Hosts had left us a few survivors, we would have become like Sodom, we would have resembled Gomorrah.
  4. Jeremiah 14:7Although our iniquities testify against us, O LORD, act for the sake of Your name. Indeed, our rebellions are many; we have sinned against You.
  5. Lamentations 3:32Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion.
  6. Habakkuk 3:2O LORD, I have heard the report of You; I stand in awe, O LORD, of Your deeds. Revive them in these years; make them known in these years. In Your wrath, remember mercy!

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